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Kashkari Warns U.S. Inflation Spreads Beyond Oil

Kashkari said U.S. inflation has spread beyond oil into services after the Fed's first rate hike since 2023, a unanimous quarter-point rise to 3.75%-4.00%.

Neel Kashkari

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Finance

Bank of Japan Raises Rate to 31-Year High

BOJ raised its key rate to 1.25% on a 7-2 vote, a 31-year high, after Tokyo and Washington intervened to halt the yen's slide.

India Bank of Japan

3d

Finance

Bitcoin ETFs Gain $159M; Ethereum ETFs Lose $39M

A day after a Fed rate hike, Bitcoin ETFs took in $159M while Ethereum ETFs extended a three-day outflow streak totaling about $405M, as stocks rallied and oil fell.

Bitcoin BlackRock

3d

Finance

Consumers Raise Eurozone Inflation Expectations Above ECB Target

Euro-area consumers' one-year inflation expectation rose to 3.0% in August 2026, above the ECB's 2% target, with three- and five-year views also higher.

European Central Bank Euro zone

3d

World

McMaster says US could sanction Chinese banks over Iran support

US national-security figures indicate President Trump will press Xi Jinping during the September 24 talks and could levy secondary sanctions on Chinese financial institutions over Beijing's alleged aid to Iran, including satellite imagery support, while widening pressure on Iran’s oil networks. Analysts note the sanctions strategy hinges on Chinese banks and networks beyond the US, with Iran having adapted over decades and the wider global financial system potentially bearing the cost.

Donald John Trump

3d

Finance

IMF Urges Tighter Australian Spending to Contain Debt and Inflation

The IMF warns Australia’s federal and state governments must tighten budgets to curb rising debt and inflation, while signaling a likely further RBA rate hike as energy costs and inflation pressure the economy, trimming the 2027 growth outlook to about 1.6%. Financial markets have priced in a high probability of a rate increase this year, with projections of continued tightening through 2027 as global energy prices surge.

Australia International Monetary Fund

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Finance

Survey Warns New Business Owners on Insurance Coverage Gaps

Inflation can raise the cost of repairs and labor, pushing up business insurance premiums and highlighting the risk of underinsurance for small businesses. Across several reports, new business owners are cautioned about common insurance mistakes—like assuming coverage isn’t required and delaying purchase—that can jeopardize opportunities and financial protection, with guidance from ERGO NEXT research and industry experts.

5d

Finance

UK Inflation Hits Five-Month High at 3.1%

UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August 2026, led by motor fuel costs, with core and housing components contributing as well. Meanwhile, regular pay growth stayed at 3.5% year-on-year in the three months to July 2026, with real pay up 0.6%, as markets await the Bank of England’s upcoming decision.

Bank of England

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Finance

France Inflation Rises to 2.4% in August Driven by Energy

France posted 2.4% year-on-year inflation in August 2026, led by a sharp energy-price jump with the harmonised rate at 2.6% and a 0.7% monthly rise, while Spanish inflation accelerated, with the EU-harmonised rate at 4.6% and core inflation easing to 2.9% as national inflation reached 4.3%.

France

6d

Finance

Canada Inflation Holds at 3% as Grocery Price Growth Slows

Canada's annual inflation held at 3% in August as grocery inflation slowed to 2.8%, falling below the headline rate for the first time since July 2024.

Canada

Sep 14, 2026

Finance

Fed Raises Rates, Signals Further 2026 Hike

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman amid rising inflation risks linked to crude oil prices, with SBI Ecowrap signaling a higher chance of rate hikes as oil crosses $100 a barrel. The meetings precede the RBI’s October 5–7, 2026 MPC policy review, following India’s 7.8% Q1 GDP growth and a kept repo rate of 5.25% in August.

Donald John Trump Kevin Warsh

Sep 14, 2026

Finance

US inflation rises 0.4 percent in August as Pakistan weekly rate jumps

Inflation remained stubborn in the United States in August, with the CPI up 0.4% month over month as gasoline prices surged, while core inflation cooled slightly but still pointed to tighter policy expectations for a Fed rate hike. Meanwhile in Pakistan, the Sensitive Price Index jumped 8.62% year over year for the week, led by onions and petroleum products, underscoring persistent cost pressures even as some food items fell.

United States of America Federal Reserve System

Sep 11, 2026

Finance

Japan Wholesale Prices Rise 7.6% for Third Straight Month

Japan’s August wholesale prices rose 7.6% from a year earlier, driven by higher energy and import costs amid Middle East tensions and a weak yen, with nonferrous metals also contributing to inflationary pressure. Markets expect the BOJ to edge rates toward 1.25% at its upcoming policy meeting, while core consumer inflation is seen steady around 1.8% as subsidies offset some price pressures.

Japan-based Bank of Japan

Sep 11, 2026

Finance

U.S. producer prices rise 0.4% in August matching forecasts

August’s PPI increased 0.4% month over month with year‑over‑year readings around 5.4%–5.5%, though revisions to prior months have sparked questions about whether the data meets consensus expectations and how it feeds inflation and policy expectations. Core PPI rose 0.2% (YoY about 4.6%), while analysts and investors weigh the impact of higher energy costs and ongoing geopolitical tensions on inflation and asset valuations.

price index

Sep 10, 2026

Business

Nestlé Plans Price Increases to Offset Middle East Supply Costs

Nestlé’s leadership reiterates that the Middle East conflict is a real driver of inflationary pressure, raising energy, freight and raw-material costs with only a modest direct sales impact estimated at about 2–3% of global revenue. The company is responding through price increases, product reformulation, pruning weaker items, cost efficiencies and a willingness to pursue strategic acquisitions to protect margins amid ongoing cost inflation.

Nestlé

Sep 10, 2026

Finance

Gold Recovers, Silver Slips Before US Inflation Data

Gold and silver prices fluctuated as investors awaited US inflation data and the Fed’s September decision, with gold hovering near key levels around $4,400 per ounce and on the MCX around Rs 1,54,000, while silver showed volatility and experienced multiple intraday pivots. Oil trades near $100 a barrel, reinforcing inflation concerns and keeping a hawkish tilt on policy expectations, as traders assess resistance and support levels and the likelihood of a rate hike based on the upcoming data releases.

Sep 8, 2026

Finance

Record diesel prices may complicate Fed's September rate decision

Diesel prices have surged to record highs not because crude is scarce but due to refiners running at near capacity and widespread outages, causing crack spreads to reach unprecedented levels and driving inflationary pressure. Geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on refining capacity have exacerbated the bottleneck, with inventories of distillates remaining well below norms and shaping the Fed’s inflation outlook.

United States of America Federal Reserve System

Sep 7, 2026

Finance

Fed's Hammack says rates aren't tight enough to curb inflation

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack argues that monetary policy is not restrictive enough to curb inflation and has urged action, citing data and local input prices as justification for a rate increase. Markets increasingly expect a hike, with September odds around 60%+ following her July dissent, as investors weigh additional tightening against ongoing inflation concerns.

Federal Reserve System Mal Hammack

Sep 4, 2026

Finance

Investors watch key inflation data ahead of Federal Reserve's rate decision

Investors are focused on the upcoming CPI data to judge whether the Fed will hike rates at the Sept. 15-16 meeting, while markets have rallied with easing yields and the S&P 500 near its mid-August high after a strong profits backdrop. Despite gains, traders remain wary of a September pullback as inflation data, bond-market moves and geopolitical tensions could steer the policy path.

Federal Reserve System S&P 500

Sep 4, 2026

Finance

Philippine inflation cools to 6.1% as rice prices keep soaring

Philippines inflation eased to 6.1% in August, the fourth straight monthly deceleration, led by slower food and housing costs even as transport inflation rose due to higher oil prices. Core inflation eased to 4.1%, the eight‑month average sits at 5.2%, and the BSP’s 5.5–6.5% forecast range remains intact while policymakers monitor Middle East tensions and weather risks.

Philippines

Sep 4, 2026

Finance

Fed's Waller says September rate decision hinges on August inflation data

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signaled a likely hold on rates at the September meeting, contingent on upcoming inflation data showing continued disinflation, with emphasis on the August reports and the Fed’s 2% target. Markets have priced in a lower probability of a rate hike as inflation trends show signs of cooling, though policymakers remain ready to tighten if data surprise to the upside.

Federal Reserve System Christopher Waller

Sep 3, 2026

Finance

South Korea inflation climbs to 3.1%, fueling rate-hike speculation

South Korea’s August inflation rebounded to 3.1%, lifted by a base effect from last year’s telecom discount and broadening core price gains as living-cost pressures persist, with food and service costs contributing to the upswing and potentially influencing the central bank’s policy stance. In Pakistan, inflation also rose to 11.1% in August, driven mainly by higher food and energy prices and a sharp surge in transport costs after petroleum price revisions, with the central bank maintaining a high policy rate to curb price pressures.

Republic of Korea Pakistani

Sep 2, 2026

Finance

Fed's Barr warns rate hike possible if inflation stalls

Fed Governor Michael Barr signaled a September rate hike remains on the table if inflation fails to cool toward the 2% target, but he could opt for more time if data show progress. With inflation stuck above target for years, Barr warned that persistent price pressures could force decisive action while a convincing moderation would allow a cautious stance.

Federal Reserve System Federal Open Market Committee

Sep 1, 2026

Finance

UK Inflation Seen Subdued by Bailey; BoE Rate Path Uncertain

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey reiterated that there are only subdued second-round inflation effects in the UK and a softer labour market, keeping expectations for future rate moves cautious ahead of the Sept. 17 decision, with markets pricing in a modest year-end hike. Investors are also weighing company signals such as Super Micro Computer’s comparatively low valuation and growing insider confidence, reflecting varied market focus as central banks navigate inflation dynamics.

Aug 28, 2026